woman. She's Karyn White.
In the years since her last CD was released in 1994 (Make Him Do Right – Warner Brothers), the lovely, soulful vocalist has focused her energy on family, raising and nurturing her daughter Ashley (her daughter with ex-husband, producer/songwriter Terry Lewis of Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis fame). White’s priorities to family are largely responsible for her absence from the music scene. Her daughter Ashley is now a freshman at Howard University but for the last 18 years – Karyn saw to it that Ashley received the love and care of a mother invested in her child – which the nomadic lifestyle of a professional musician could not afford.
Karyn's considerable talents extend well beyond music. She’s been successfully honing her skills in recent years as an interior designer, and making moves in real estate. However, she didn't turn her back on music, still paying close attention to the industry. ―Music is in me. You may be temporarily detached from the business side of it – but the music, the melodies, the rhythms – never leave you,‖ said White.
White's new CD, scheduled for release in 2012, offers a heartfelt Retro Acoustic soulful flare. She delivers every note, every inflection, with the flow of a woman who knows what each nuance means to the song. The CD contains another anthem for the ladies – a female bonding and
empowerment tune with an acoustic grit, called Sista Sista. With this future classic, the ladies will hear that they have their champion back on the scene. Karyn also performs her own version of the Cyndi Lauper classic, True Colors, on this new CD.
―Karyn is fearless, and when we first started talking about her releasing new music in the marketplace, the first thing she said was – 'I don't want to do it like I've done it before—I want it to be new, I want to push the envelope on all of the new social media, internet and website platforms, I want to be the edge not on it........I want to be a difference maker' – ―that's why I call Karyn a renaissance woman,‖ said Jay King, the independent music, multi-media mogul of Club Nouveau fame, who is working with White on her new music. White's project includes embracing multi-media formats, to broaden the scope of Karyn and her ideas, with her ―Karyn's World‖ website (www.karynsworld.me). Plans for the web site include a reality show, and the opportunity for fans to purchase Karyn White branded merchandise.
Lest we forget, the Los Angeles native who has literally been singing her entire life was nominated twice for Grammy Awards (Best Female R&B Vocal Performance), and earned a trio of Soul Train Award nominations, along with a coveted NAACP Image Award for Best New Artist in 1989. She also added to her musical legacy by co-writing, co-producing and co-executive producing the Billboard HOT 100 Pop Chart #1 single, Romantic, in November 1991. Karyn's monster hits include The Way You Love Me, Secret Rendezvous and Love Saw It, a duet with Babyface. She is an international sensation, with Gold and Platinum albums in Japan, the UK and in Canada.
The songwriting prowess of Karyn White includes her work with industry icons Burt Bacharach and Carol Bayer Sager, as well as her co-writing the hit Til You Come Back To Me in 1992, a popular song originally performed by Rachelle Ferrell. Her first credit in the industry, even prior to hitting as a vocalist, was that of co-writing the Stephanie Mills hit Automatic Passion in 1985, along with the late great industry musician Robert Brookins and lyrical mastermind Tony Haynes. The mid-80's saw White working with a veritable Who's Who of musical talent, from Supertramp and O'Bryan to Richard Marx and Ray Parker Jr.
In 1986, Karyn was featured as a vocalist on a Jeff Lorber album called Facts Of Love—that began a buzz that led to her inevitable solo success. So, in 1988, her self-titled debut LP established her as a leading female voice in contemporary R&B music. That album was certified Platinum and reached #1 on the Billboard R&B charts. She enjoyed another Gold album in 1991, with Ritual Of Love. A dream come true is just a tough little wish that would not take NO for an answer. This is a truth for me…. I can't wait to see what God has in store for me this time around!!!! 1994’s critically acclaimed Make Him Do Right may have been the last full length recording by Karyn White – but her voice never left. Expect Karyn to conquer music all over again because true artistry is timeless.
Tell Me Tomorrow
Karyn White Lyrics
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Your touch is not the same
You close the door to all your emotions
I'm left out in the rain
You said that we should go our separate ways
Indecision leads your heart
I could never live in a world without you
[Tell me tomorrow] Tell me tomorrow
Don't you break my heart tonight, oh, baby
[Tell me tomorrow] Oh, oh, let's just make believe
This love will never die
I-I
I-I-I-I
Oh, oh, oh
Maybe I was holdin' on too tight
I guess I should have known
When you leave, I won't put up a flight, no
If you have to go
Close your eyes, take me in your arms
Just the way it used to be, yeah
But before you turn and walk away
Is there a place in your heart that still belongs to me, oh
[Tell me tomorrow]
Tell me
[Tell me tomorrow]
Don't you break my heart tonight, oh, oh, no
Tell me tomorrow, oh, baby, let's just make believe
This love will never die
It's so hard to look in your eyes
And watch all my dreams fade away, ooh, baby
Now I've got to be strong enough
To face another day
[Tell me tomorrow]
Tell me tomorrow
[Tell me tomorrow]
Don't you break my heart tonight, no
Tell me tomorrow, hey, baby, let's just make believe
This love will never die
[Tell me tomorrow] Ooh, baby
[Tell me tomorrow]
Don't you break my heart, don't you go and break my heart
[Tell me tomorrow] I really want you, I really need you
Oh...oh...oh...gonna say goodbye
[Tell me tomorrow]
Tell me tomorrow
[Tell me tomorrow]
Close your eyes, take me in your arms just the way it used to be
[Tell me tomorrow]
Is there a place in your heart that still belongs to me, yeah
Oh...ooh...ooh?
[Tell me tomorrow] Don't you break my heart
[Tell me tomorrow] The pain is tearin' me apart, oh, oh
[Tell me tomorrow] Ooh, baby
Tell me, I want to know tonight
Tell me tomorrow
In the song Tell Me Tomorrow by Karyn White, the singer is questioning the state of her relationship with her significant other. She has noticed a change in him and the way he acts towards her. His touch is no longer the same, and he seems to have closed himself off emotionally, leaving her feeling left out and alone. He suggests that they go their separate ways, a decision that tears her apart as she cannot imagine living in a world without him. The chorus is a plea to her partner to tell her tomorrow about the status of their relationship instead of breaking her heart tonight. She wants to believe that their love will never die and hopes that there is still a place for her in his heart.
The lyrics are an emotional plea for a partner to communicate their thoughts and feelings about the state of the relationship. It is a relatable situation for many people who have found themselves in a similar circumstance. The song has a slow, emotional feel that matches the lyrics perfectly. It was released in 1989 and became a top 10 hit on the R&B charts.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I've seen a change in you
I have noticed that you have changed recently
Your touch is not the same
Your touch is different and doesn't feel the same as before
You close the door to all your emotions
You are not letting your emotions show, and it feels like you are shutting me out
I'm left out in the rain
I am left feeling alone and abandoned
You said that we should go our separate ways
You suggested that we should end our relationship
Indecision leads your heart
You are not sure what you want or how you feel
I could never live in a world without you
I cannot imagine a life without you in it
And the pain inside is tearin' me apart
The pain of losing you is breaking my heart
[Tell me tomorrow] Tell me tomorrow
Can we talk about this tomorrow instead?
Don't you break my heart tonight, oh, baby
Please don't hurt me tonight or leave me tonight
[Tell me tomorrow] Oh, oh, let's just make believe
Can we pretend that everything is okay for now?
This love will never die
We can make this love last forever if we try
Maybe I was holdin' on too tight
Maybe I was trying to control or keep you too close
I guess I should have known
I should have realized things were not okay earlier
When you leave, I won't put up a flight, no
I won't try to make you stay if you want to leave
If you have to go
If you need to leave or end things between us
Close your eyes, take me in your arms
Hold me one last time before you leave
Just the way it used to be, yeah
Let's hold each other like we used to
But before you turn and walk away
But before you leave me for good
Is there a place in your heart that still belongs to me, oh
Do you still have feelings for me or love me in any way?
It's so hard to look in your eyes
It's painful to see the truth in your eyes
And watch all my dreams fade away, ooh, baby
And see all my hopes and dreams for us disappear
Now I've got to be strong enough
Now I need to be strong and accept what's happening
To face another day
To live another day without you
Don't you break my heart, don't you go and break my heart
Please don't hurt me or leave me while I am vulnerable
I really want you, I really need you
I still love and desire you
Gonna say goodbye
I know this is the end for us
Is there a place in your heart that still belongs to me, yeah
Do you have any feelings or room for me in your heart?
The pain is tearin' me apart, oh, oh
The pain of losing you is breaking me down
Tell me, I want to know tonight
Can we talk about this now instead of tomorrow?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EVAN A ROGERS, ARNIE ROMAN, KARYN L WHITE
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Brianna Bush
Lyrics
Lately I've seen a change in you
Your touch is not the same
You close the door to all your emotions
I'm left out in the rain
You said that we should go our separate ways
Indecision leads your heart
I could never live in a world without you
And the pain inside is tearin' me apart
{Tell me tomorrow} Tell me tomorrow
Don't you break my heart tonight, oh, baby
{Tell me tomorrow} Oh, oh, let's just make believe
This love will never die
I-I
I-I-I-I
Oh, oh, oh
Maybe I was holdin' on too tight
I guess I should have known
When you leave, I won't put up a flight, no
If you have to go
Close your eyes, take me in your arms
Just the way it used to be, yeah
But before you turn and walk away
Is there a place in your heart that still belongs to me, oh'
{Tell me tomorrow} Tell me {Tell me tomorrow}
Don't you break my heart tonight, oh, oh, no
Tell me tomorrow, oh, baby, let's just make believe
This love will never die
It's so hard to look in your eyes
And watch all my dreams fade away, ooh, baby
Now I've got to be strong enough
To face another day
{Tell me tomorrow} Tell me tomorrow {Tell me tomorrow}
Don't you break my heart tonight, no
Tell me tomorrow, hey, baby, let's just make believe
This love will never die
{Tell me tomorrow} Ooh, baby {Tell me tomorrow}
Don't you break my heart, don't you go and break my heart
{Tell me tomorrow} I really want you, I really need you
Oh'oh'oh'gonna say goodbye
{Tell me tomorrow} Tell me tomorrow {Tell me tomorrow}
Close your eyes, take me in your arms just the way it used to be
{Tell me tomorrow}
Is there a place in your heart that still belongs to me, yeah
Oh'ooh'ooh'
{Tell me tomorrow} Don't you break my heart
{Tell me tomorrow} The pain is tearin' me apart, oh, oh
{Tell me tomorrow} Ooh, baby
Tell me, I wanna know tonight
Tell me tomorrow
Jacob McCalabb
She looks so beautiful! What an amazing singer she is. My favorite song
Moses Lowery
Song I the Moses. ?
Holly Haines
Awesome song...awesome singer!!
Loverman Alsobrook
I Loved this since I was a little boy
Eagle Eye Gordon
My chill mid summery cut!
Monica Browne 888
Awesome break up song. 😀😀😀
Moses Lowery
Hello Moses NJ black.